The province's cultural institutions have excelled once again, with a wealth of exciting art exhibitions to see in Guangdong this summer. From "Grids and Pyramids" on Ersha Island to "I Got Candies" in the Dongshankou area of Guangzhou; from the upcoming papercut art exhibition in Shenzhen to the Exhibition of the Art of Designer Toys in Dongguan, here's where to go for your culture fix in some incredible air-conditioned venues.
Grids and Pyramids: Exhibition of Art by Liu Yanhu
What will happen when the points, lines and planes are blended in the creation of Chinese calligraphy? Heilongjiang artist Liu Yanhu innovatively integrated the aesthetics of abstract form into traditional calligraphic writing. With grid patterns, Liu created his own style of artwork full of layouts in a well-ordered way.
His clay works are fluent and elegant, with a striking contrast between squares and circles, curves and straight lines. His recent artworks include three-dimensional installations and multicolor rubbings, which have taken in the formal elements of Western postmodern art. The shapes originated from the geometric construction elements of the universe and embody the broad and profound concept of space in ancient China, such as the round sky and square earth.
Tickets: Free
Date: July 23 – August 20, 2023
Opening hours: 9 am – 5 pm (closed on Monday)
Venue: Hall 10-12, Guangdong Museum of Art (广东美术馆)
Add.: No. 38 Yanyu Road, Ersha Island, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号)
I Got Candies: Exhibition by Yang Fang
Yang Fang, a young artist and co-founder of EveryArt art all-media platform, has always been observing life from a delicate and optimistic perspective, and exploring and creating art in a sincere manner.
Pursuing simplicity, she eliminates elaborate techniques and retains the true feelings that she wants to express the most. She records life and explores self-growth with an innocent and honest mind, completing the dialogue between herself and the external world on a blank canvas.
Her works are always highly recognizable: whether depicting different shapes, emotions and colourful figures on square wooden panels, or different series of thematic works that fuse two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts, they all carry a strong artistic identity that is unique to her.
Exhibition date: 2023. 07. 15 - 08. 27
Open hours: 11:00 - 18:00
Venue: Kui Yuan Gallery (逵园艺术馆)
Add.: No.9, Xuguyuan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区恤孤院路9号)
Italia Geniale Design Emables
Following the successful exhibition in Shenzhen, the exhibition ITALIA GENIALE is being displayed at the Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (Changgang Campus) in Guangzhou from July 15 to August 15, 2023.
This exhibition intends to turn the spotlight on the invention, creativity, and design behind "Made in Italy". The overall interpretive framework was "driven" by design, since this discipline constantly aims to achieve innovation, linking function and beauty while always considering the user as the central focus of every creative activity.
In the exhibition, the concept of enabling is expressed in the following five different categories: "move-able", "live-able", "imagine-able", "relation-able", and "work-able". Over 70 selected design items on display showcase the ingenuity and creativity that has made Italy a global leader in design.
Date: 2023.07.15 - 08.15
Time: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Venue: Hall 1, Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (Changgang Campus) (广州美术学院美术馆1号厅)
Add.: No. 257, Changgang Dong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区昌岗东路257号)
How to make a reservation: Follow the official WeChat subscription account of the Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (广州美术学院美术馆) to make a reservation.
"Remake Art" Exhibition
Objects are not just material entities, but also carriers of emotions and memories. To explore sustainable art and use art to continue the life of objects, an exhibition entitled "REMAKE ART" is underway at the lobby of the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich.
The six art installations are created through the deconstruction and reassembly of the hotel's old objects, combined with various techniques such as weaving, tie-dyeing, ink splattering, graffiti, lacquer painting and paper art, achieving a perfect blend of modern French Art de Vivre and traditional Cantonese culture. The old objects include bed linen, tablecloths, plates, furniture and ambassador uniforms.
The exhibition is co-presented by the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, the Guangdong Industry Polytechnic, and the Parkland Art Consultancy.
Date: 2023.07.10 – 09.15
Venue: Lobby, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich
Add.: No. 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区广州大道中988号)
The Paper Cuter: Chen Fenwan Solo exhibition
Starting on July 29, the Jupiter Art Museum in Shenzhen will be transformed into a pink world where you can explore the aesthetics and playful aspects of paper from a contemporary viewpoint.
The exhibition showcases the contemporary transformation of paper-cutting art from its traditional roots into creative sculptural installations through a visually impactful experience. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the collision and fusion of art, tradition and technology, while also contemplating the prospects of paper art in the contemporary era and its vast creative dimensions.
After graduating from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, artist Chen Fenwan became famous for combining Chinese folk art papercutting with contemporary art.
Dates: July 29 - October 29, 2023
Venue: ABC Hall, Jupiter Art Museum
Add.: No. 6 Blue Flower Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
Metro: Line 3 to Futian Bonded Area Station (福保站), Exit B
Tickets: 128 RMB
Early bird tickets: 68 RMB (before 23:59, July 28, 2023)
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Surging Tides: Exhibition of the Art of Designer Toys
In this exhibition, trendy artists have created a number of cross-border works, combining traditional culture with modern elements ingeniously, showing a unique artistic charm. These artworks include traditional handicrafts with Lingnan cultural characteristics, as well as modern trendy artworks such as pop culture-themed cartoon toys. They are both precious cultural heritage and fashionable artworks.
The exhibition forms part of the 13th China International Animation Copyright Fair (ACTIF 2023) which is held in Dongguan from July 20 to July 23. Come to this exhibition, and you may get a glimpse of Dongguan's fascination as an incubator for China's trendy art toy innovation and a tractor for dialogue between China's art toys and the world.
Date: 2023.07.18 - 2023.08.20
Open Hours: 09:00-17:00, Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and open on holidays
Venue: Hall B1, Lingnan Art Museum (岭南美术馆综合展厅B1)
Add.: No.1 Keyuan North Road, Guancheng Subdistrict, Dongguan (东莞市莞城街道莞城可园北路1号)
Contact info: 0769-2211 6521 (Lingnan Art Museum), 0769-22110938 (Lingnan Fine Art Institute)
Author | Monica
Editor | Olivia, James
